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Giants knock out Young early

Chris Young has had some ugly outings in spring training over the last few years. None were uglier than today's outing at Peoria Stadium. The Giants reached Young for seven hits, two walks and six runs, ousting him with two outs in the first inning.

Giants leadoff man Randy Winn opened with a bunt single. When Edgar Renteria followed with a flyball to left field, it appeared that Young would get his first out. But left-fielder Chase Headley, looking into the sun, fell down and the ball landed for a gift double. The Giants didn't need any more favors. Fred Lewis drilled a double to right field. Pablo Sandoval grounded a single. AFter getting ahead in the count, rookie Travis Ishikawa nnloaded a three-run home run of some 420 feet.

Young, appearing to fatigue, walked Emmanuel Burriss with one out and gave up a two-out single to pitcher Kevin Pucetas. Winn lined a single and a walk to Edgar Renteria induced manager Bud Black to get the ball from Young.

The right-hander was making his second start since he was shut down because of elbow tendinitis.